Asheville Half Marathon & 10K/5K

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

One of the greatest destination half marathons in North Carolina! Asheville is truly an American treasure and a running destination with great shopping and world-class beer, arts, and dining. Runners will want to sample the many unique breweries, bars and clubs that the city has to offer! Asheville is one of America's most picturesque cities with beautiful homes, mountains and attractions bordering the Blue Ridge Parkway!

The 13th Annual Asheville Half Marathon - 10k - 5K begins and ends in Pack Square on August 29, 2026. Starting at 7AM, this course covers some of the best parts of Asheville. It runs through the Brewery District, then tours the Arts District, and then follows the French Broad River as you head up north to Beaver Lake. After Beaver Lake you will head past the Grove Park Country Club, then towards Weaver Park, and next to UNCA campus. Runners will then take Broadway Street back to downtown. Participants will LOVE the challenge of running or walking the hills in Asheville.

Participants love the challenge of racing through the hills of Asheville at the end of August, one of the best times to visit with great weather, amazing views and beautiful fall colors filling the city. Yes, that's right...there are hills here. Ha!

The Asheville Half Marathon will be capped at 2500 participants for the 2026 event. There will be NO RACE DAY Registration so be sure to sign up early! ALL registration ends August 28, 2026.

If you're a runner, this is the one to run!

📅 Race Start Times

The Asheville Half Marathon & 10K, starts and finishes at Pack Square 80 Court Plaza, Asheville, NC 28801

Saturday, August 29, 2026

• 7:00 AM – HALF MARATHON & 10K
• 7:05 AM - 5K
• 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM AWARDS CEREMONY

🏁 Start/Finish

Runners and walkers start at 7:00 AM at Pack Square. You will start and finish uphill...ugh! We ask everyone to be near the Start Line by 6:45 AM. You must wear your Bib Number to be allowed on the race course. DO NOT STOP AT FINISH LINE - KEEP MOVING ONTO PACK SQUARE PARK!

Finish Festival will be in Pack Square Park from 7:30 AM to 12:00 noon. Join us for entertainment, vendors, food, refreshments and fun to be had by all!

BRING YOUR OWN WATER TO THE START. We will have water bottles for you AFTER the race.

🎁 What Do I Get for Participating?

Besides running in one of the most beautiful places on the East Coast:

• Running Tech Shirt: (Half Marathoner - 10K/5K)
• Custom Bibs: with your name on it (Half Marathoner - 10K/5K) - must sign up before August 1st
• Incredible Finisher Medals: (Half Marathoner - 10K/5K)
• Live Music Entertainment:

📦 Packet Pick Up

Friday, August 28th, 2026: 2:00PM – 7:00PM

Asheville Brewing Company

77 Coxe Ave, Asheville, NC 28801

For more information on Packet Pick Up, click HERE

🏃‍♀️ Course

The 13.1 Asheville Half Marathon and 10K begins and ends in Pack Square and runs through the streets of Asheville and along the French Broad River. Participants will LOVE the challenge of running or walking the hills in Asheville. If you're a runner, this is the one to run!

COURSE

⏱️ Timing

We have partnered with SVE Timing Services to time this year's event using RM Timing Systems. All Half Marathon and 10K participants will be timed and will receive their disposable timing tag during packet pick up. If you have questions with results, please email Scott@svetiming.com

🏅 Awards

We want to support the local businesses for awards. Top 3 Males and Females Overall in all 3 races will receive awards. Top 1 Male and Females in all divisions for the half, 10K, and 5k will receive awards. Award gift certificates courtesy of Jus' Running and Fleet Feet - Asheville.

🚫 Dogs and Strollers

While we LOVE dogs and LOVE kids, for your safety Dogs and Strollers will NOT be allowed for this event.

🚑 Medical/First Aid

Should you need medical attention at the finish line, let a volunteer know and you’ll be escorted to the ambulance located very close to the finish line. Announcements can always be made at the DJ booth as well. Any life-threatening problems should call 911.

💧 Water Stops/Portos

Water and portos will be provided throughout the run roughly every 2 miles. We will provide a water bottle at the finish line AFTER the race. DO NOT get a water bottle before the race or there will not be any available to the rest of the runners. Portos will be set up in Pack Square Park at the start/finish area.

🌦️ Weather Policy

Races are held, rain or shine, unless Sisu Events determines that conditions are too dangerous. This will be based on a prudent decision made on race weekend or race day by Sisu Events and local law enforcement officials. If the race is canceled due to inclement weather, there will be neither refunds nor transfers.

🚗 Parking and Transportation

Many hotels are in walking distance and/or offer shuttles to and from downtown Asheville. The beginning of the race is steps from Pack Square.

Downtown Parking Information

🎉 Post Race Expo

DO NOT STOP AT FINISH LINE - KEEP MOVING ONTO PACK SQUARE PARK! Finish Festival will be in Pack Square Park from 7:30 AM to 12:00 noon. Join us for entertainment, vendors, food (pre-packaged food for sanitary purposes), refreshments and fun to be had by all!

🎶 Entertainment

We are excited to have LIVE music at the Start and Finish line to energize the runners and maintain the fun!